The 97th Academy Awards will be broadcast live to over 200 territories worldwide – and the only place in South Africa to catch the ceremony live is with M-Net! The ceremony kicks off at 16:00 Pacific Time on Sunday 2 March in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Viewers in South Africa will be able to watch live on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) on Monday 3 March at 02:00 SA time and then again in prime time at 22:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101), the same day.
Of course, the official red carpet show is an essential part of the Oscars® and will be hosted by multi-hyphenate Julianne Hough and television personality Jesse Palmer. The 30-minute special will highlight Oscar® nominees, performers, and presenters and provide a multi-view experience of the red carpet arrivals, giving the audience every can’t-miss moment from Hollywood’s biggest celebration. It will be broadcast live as part of the M-Net Movies feed, starting from 1:30 SA time.
Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars® ceremony this March, with Emilia Pérez; A Complete Unknown; Conclave; Nickel Boys; I’m Still Here; The Substance; Dune: Part Two; Wicked; Anora, and The Brutalist all battling it out for the Best Picture Award – amongst 22 other categories.
The 96th Awards is fresh from an Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Special (live), having yielded over 20 million viewers. Host O’Brien has himself been nominated for 31 Emmys, winning five. His wit and charisma will add something different to previous back-to-back host Jimmy Kimmel’s impact on last year’s show and his style matches the producers’ plans for a fresh, exciting, and celebratory show for Hollywood’s biggest night.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said in a joint statement: “He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humour, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best: honour the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”
Where to watch in South Africa:
- The Oscars® Red Carpet Show: Live on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) or DStv Stream on Monday 3 March at 1:30 am SA time.
- The Oscars® Ceremony: Live on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) or DStv Stream on Monday 3 March at 2:00 am SA time and then again in prime time at 10 pm on M-Net (DStv Channel 101), the same day.
Catch the action, excitement, and drama live on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) on Monday 3 March from 01:30 am or during prime time at 10 pm later the same day on M-Net (Channel 101). You can also catch it on DStv Stream and the broadcast will also be available on DStv Catch Up. Join the conversation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok using #MNetAwardsSeason.